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Best Bar None Ontario to announce the Ottawa ByWard Market Winners at Awards Ceremony
on June 27 , 2017

Ottawa - June 26, 2017

OTTAWA, ON,– Find out which restaurant, club or bar in ByWard Market will be recognized as a leader
when it comes to serving liquor responsibly, reducing the potential for alcohol-related issues, and
operating with the safety of the patrons and the community in mind.

Winners in several categories (e.g. Best Bar/Lounge, Best Restaurant, Best Club, Best Pub, Best Hotel)
will be determined by Best Bar None, an industry-led accreditation and awards program for liquor sales
licensed establishments, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada), and the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

What:

Best Bar None Awards Ceremony

Date:

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Time:

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Location:

Courtyard Restaurant
21 George Street
Byward Market

About Best Bar None

The competition is hosted by Best Bar None (BBN) Ontario, which encourages establishments to
implement the highest standards when managing the responsible sale and service of alcohol, and
establish good relationships with community and hospitality partners. BBN Ontario is led by the Ontario
Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association, which works in conjunction with a diverse group of organizations
including AGCO, MADD Canada, LCBO, Ontario Provincial Police, ByWard Market Safety and Security
Committee and the City of Ottawa.

When you see the “Best Bar None Ontario” decal at a bar, pub, restaurant or club, you can be assured
that the establishment has met the highest standards for responsible service of alcohol and operates
with the safety and well-being of its patrons and the community in mind.